Our Beloved Papa

Today is our beloved Papa's birthday. He turned fifty today. The BIG 5-0! The kids love their Papa Van so much. They were very excited when they heard that it was their Papa's birthday.
Some of the things the kids love about their Papa is that he plays baseball with them and takes them fishing. Also, they love that Papa takes them to Lake Powell and wrestles with them. They also love it when he reads books to them. They love their Papa and I think they can really feel that he loves them. They couldn't have asked for a better Papa.Ben and Papa, Easter 2008

Hyrum, a few days old, Nov. 2004

Emmy, a little over a month old, Dec. 2006

Since we couldn't be there in person to celebrate the big day. We made some fun videos last night to celebrate.


We Love You Papa! Happy Birthday! Trying to give himself bunny ears in the picture